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Sheriff makes arrest of ‘possible serial gunman’ near Odessa after 4 shootings this week

September 27, 2019 6:07 PM KVIA ABC-7

West Texas authorities late Friday afternoon announced the arrest of a “possible serial gunman” in the Odessa area after four similar…

Texas cop who killed neighbor takes witness stand and weeps, says she was ‘scared’

September 27, 2019 11:04 AM KVIA ABC-7

A former Dallas police officer says she was “scared to death” when she opened what she thought was her apartment door last year and saw a…

DPS says it lacks resources to implement Gov. Abbott’s executive orders to address mass shootings

September 26, 2019 1:44 PM KVIA ABC-7

Texas Department of Public Safety officials overseeing a program Gov. Greg Abbott tapped to help halt potential mass shootings say staffing shortages…

How much is Matthew McConaughey making as a Texas teacher? His University of Texas salary revealed

September 26, 2019 12:33 PM KVIA ABC-7

He certainly doesn’t need the money, but now we know how much actor Matthew McConaughey will make as a faculty member at the University of…

Investigator says Texas cop didn’t commit crime shooting man in own apartment; jury not present

September 26, 2019 12:18 PM KVIA ABC-7

The judge in the murder trial of a white Dallas police officer who fatally shot her black neighbor in his apartment blocked the lead investigator…

Search is on for Texas winner of Mega Millions jackpot worth $227 million

September 26, 2019 11:28 AM KVIA ABC-7

If you bought a lottery ticket in Texas, it’s time to check it — because someone out there is $227 million richer. Some mystery winner…

Texas inmate executed for stabbing deaths of 2 stepsons and wife, rape of stepdaughters

September 25, 2019 7:12 PM KVIA ABC-7

A Texas inmate who claimed he was intellectually disabled was executed Wednesday for fatally stabbing his two stepsons during an attack more than 12…

Shooting of Texas transgender woman being treated as hate crime; police search for pickup truck

September 23, 2019 11:01 AM KVIA ABC-7

Police in Dallas say a transgender woman was seriously wounded after being shot multiple times and are investigating the attack as a hate crime.…

WWII vet from Texas asking for birthday cards when he turns 100 on Oct. 7

September 23, 2019 10:50 AM KVIA ABC-7

A World War II veteran from Texas is asking people to help him celebrate his 100th birthday. Jim South’s birthday wish to receive 100 cards for…

Former Texas police officer goes on trial for shooting man in his own apartment

September 23, 2019 10:46 AM KVIA ABC-7

A white Dallas police officer who fatally shot a black neighbor in his own apartment was distracted by a phone call with a colleague with whom she…

Cowboys off to 3-0 start after crushing Dolphins, 31-6

September 22, 2019 4:33 PM KVIA ABC-7

Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes to Amari Cooper before running for another score, and the Dallas Cowboys pulled out of a first-half funk as…

Big Tex is on his feet y’all! He returns to the Texas State Fair with a new look

September 20, 2019 8:45 PM KVIA ABC-7

Big Tex has made his official return to the State Fair of Texas, but with a new look. In just one week, the State Fair of Texas will open its gates…

58 Texans accused of health care, opioid fraud by federal prosecutors

September 18, 2019 6:31 PM KVIA ABC-7

Federal prosecutors say 58 people across Texas have been charged with assorted health care fraud that’s been blamed for $66 million in losses…

Whataburger is officially better than In-N-Out, the people have spoken!

September 18, 2019 12:52 PM KVIA ABC-7

It’s been the subject of many debates: Who makes the better fast food burger, Whataburger or In-N-Out? We may now have an official answer.…

Border Patrol agent seriously injured after being struck by semi-truck near Sierra Blanca checkpoint

September 18, 2019 12:26 PM KVIA ABC-7

A U.S. Border Patrol agent was seriously injured when he was struck by a semi-truck late Tuesday night near the Sierra Blanca border checkpoint and…

Dak Prescott off to a hot start for 2-0 Cowboys; ‘Some great work’ says owner Jerry Jones

September 17, 2019 5:57 PM KVIA ABC-7

Dallas Cowboys receivers and tight ends have seven touchdown catches through two games, the same number of TDs the entire offense had in the first…

Tropical Storm Imelda makes landfall in Texas, could cause heavy flooding

September 17, 2019 4:58 PM KVIA ABC-7

Tropical Storm Imelda made landfall in Texas on Tuesday, and it could give the Houston area its heaviest rainfall from one storm since Hurricane…

Giant Texas corn maze honors military families

September 17, 2019 4:37 PM KVIA ABC-7

An agricultural maze. In Texas. Honoring military families. Could this get any more American? Every year, the Graff 7A Ranch in Hondo hosts the South…

10-year-old Texas girl who contracted brain-eating amoeba while swimming has died

September 16, 2019 4:33 PM KVIA ABC-7

The family of Lily Mae Avant, the 10-year-old from central Texas who contracted a brain-eating amoeba, said the little girl died Monday morning. She…

Congress set to vote on measure opposing Trump plan to divert millions from Fort Bliss to fund wall

September 16, 2019 3:41 PM KVIA ABC-7

The fight over funding for a border wall in Texas and other states appears to be heating up again in Congress this month as lawmakers near a deadline…

State Rep. Csar Blanco of El Paso announces run for Texas Senate

September 16, 2019 1:02 PM KVIA ABC-7

State Rep. Csar Blanco, D-El Paso, is running for the seat being vacated by state Sen. Jos Rodrguez. In a video published Monday, Blanco alluded to…

New Texas law bans electronic messaging of unwanted naked photos

September 16, 2019 12:44 PM KVIA ABC-7

A new state law in Texas aims to help prevent the sending of unwanted naked or sexually explicit images or videos electronically. The law says that a…

Fact check: Could Beto O’Rourke actually ‘take your AR-15, your AK-4’?

September 15, 2019 8:21 PM KVIA ABC-7

Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas has made his position on assault weapons crystal clear. “Hell, yes, we’re going to take your…

10-year-old Texas girl contracts brain-eating amoeba while swimming

September 15, 2019 8:04 PM KVIA ABC-7

A weekend swim left a young girl fighting for her life when she contracted a brain-eating amoeba with a 97% fatality rate. Lily Mae Avant, 10, swam…

Fight between parents at youth football game in Texas leads to shooting that wounded 2

September 15, 2019 8:00 PM KVIA ABC-7

Police in Texas say two people were injured when gunfire erupted at a youth football game. Authorities say a woman was struck in the leg and a girl…

Dak Prescott carves up Redskins defense in 31-21 Cowboys victory

September 15, 2019 2:22 PM KVIA ABC-7

Dak Prescott carved up the Washington Redskins’ defense with his arm and his legs, completing 26 of 30 passes for 269 yards and three…

Border Patrol agent wounded, gunman killed during Texas traffic stop shootout

September 14, 2019 4:13 PM KVIA ABC-7

Authorities say a U.S. Border Patrol agent was shot and wounded during a traffic stop near the Texas border city of Del Rio and that another agent…

Blanco endorsed by fellow Texas Dems to run for state Senate seat opened by Rodrguez retirement

September 14, 2019 3:43 PM KVIA ABC-7

Texas State Sen. Jos Rodrguez, an El Paso Democrat, announced Friday that he would not seek re-election to the upper chamber in 2020. Now, a…

Longtime Texas state Sen. Jos Rodrguez of El Paso announces retirement

September 14, 2019 4:02 AM KVIA ABC-7

Texas State Sen. Jos Rodrguez, an El Paso Democrat, announced Friday that he would not seek re-election to the upper chamber in 2020. Rodrguez made…

Texas officer shot, suspect killed, priest beaten during ‘chaotic’ violent crime spree

September 13, 2019 9:52 PM KVIA ABC-7

A Houston police officer was hospitalized in stable condition after he was shot with his own gun in a struggle with a suspect who along with three…